{"product_id":"victorian-sconce-neo-grecian-mercury-head-wall-sconce","title":"Victorian Sconce - Neo Grecian Mercury Head Wall Sconce (900-ARG-ES)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\"\u003e900-ARG-ES\u003c\/font\u003e  Polished Unlacquered Brass Gaslight Reproduction Greek Revival Mercury Head Wall Sconce\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\"\u003e900-ARG-DK\u003c\/font\u003e  Antique Brass Finish Neoclassical Replica Mercury Head Gaslight Wall Sconce\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA Neo-Grecian wall sconce attributed to Mitchell-Vance of the period 1870 - 1880.  Attribution by identical gas key and backplate in the Dover re-print of the 1876 catalog, plate 74.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFigural decorated lighting, which was so popular during the 1850's, continued to linger in popularity right into the 1870's as can be attested to by the reprint of Mitchell-Vance's catalog of 1876 (available from Dover).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGreek and Roman themes continued to be a popular decorative motif.  With this sconce we see a winged helmeted figure, who must be Mercury (Greek:  Hermes).  He was the messenger of the ancient gods.  Made completely by Lost Wax Casting, the detail is outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOverall Height:  16\" (including ball shade)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOverall Projection: 10\" from the wall, including the ball shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBackplate:  4 1\/4\" in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWattage:  Single Brass socket, rated for up to 100 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlass shades are sold separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  Choice of eleven \u003ca href=\"products.php?cat=197\"\u003e2 \u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003e\" fitter glass shades\u003c\/a\u003e available.  We picture \u003ca href=\"\/products\/glass-shade-recreated-7-inch-diameter-fern-design-ball-gas-shade-2-625-inch-fitter\"\u003e0162G\u003c\/a\u003e (in the polished unlacquered brass sconce picture), or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/glass-shade-recreated-7-inch-diameter-diamond-design-ball-gas-shade-2-625-inch-fitter\"\u003e061G\u003c\/a\u003e (in the Antique Brass Finish sconce picture) as suggestions.  This sconce would also be an excellent showpiece for that antique gas shade that you may have in storage!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIf you'd like to add an On\/Off switch to the base, we offer custom installation for only $25.00.  Please click the \"Yes\" option in the \"Add Switch?\" menu above to add the switch to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPair this with our fabulous \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victorian-recreated-male-mythical-figural-sconce-c1870\"\u003efull-figure sconce\u003c\/a\u003e, and newel post light of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victorian-light-male-figural-newel-post-light-circa-1860\"\u003ewinged messenger\u003c\/a\u003e for a great taste of Victoriana.  These two are pictured here also.  We also offer the mythological figure \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zeus-figural-6-arm-chandelier-circa-1890\"\u003eZeus chandelier\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victorian-chandelier-goddess-figural-6-light-chandelier\"\u003eHera chandeliers\u003c\/a\u003e, and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/antique-recreated-roman-female-brass-doorknocker\"\u003efigural door knocker\u003c\/a\u003e.  Set a dramatic tone right at your entry with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victorian-griffin-or-dragon-thumblatch-door-plate-23-inch-tall\"\u003egriffin door plates\u003c\/a\u003e.  Pictured here also is a favorite - the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victorian-phoenix-bird-transitional-sconce-c1890\"\u003ePhoenix sconce\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"5","offers":[{"title":"Polished Unlacquered Brass","offer_id":50372703584493,"sku":"900-ARG-ES","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique Brass Finish","offer_id":50372703617261,"sku":"900-ARG-DK","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/900-ARG-ES__Victorian_Sconce_-_Neo_Grecian_Mercury_Head_Wall_Sconce.jpg?v=1783636265","url":"https:\/\/jn2vnf-0i.myshopify.com\/products\/victorian-sconce-neo-grecian-mercury-head-wall-sconce","provider":"Vintage Hardware \u0026 Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}